2014 Carolinas VOA Tentative Schedule of Events

[Brian GTS]

Hello Carolina’s VOA members (past and present)! We have put together an exciting tentative schedule of events for 2014!!! Of course, trying to schedule events for members over a 80,000+ square mile area can pose a challenge, but I believe our team has been successful at planning accessible events throughout our region!

*** If you haven’t already renewed your membership, please renew today!!! We are working diligently to make the Carolina’s VOA one of the best regions in the VOA. Your renewal is directly related to our ability to plan and execute successful events throughout the region. ***

2014 Carolinas VOA Tentative Event Schedule

February 22nd – Carolinas VOA Dyno Day at Mayhem Motorsports, Raleigh, NC - (http://www.mayhemmotorsports.net/)
Blow the dust off your Vipers folks! We're kicking off our first event of the year at Mayhem Motorsports in Raleigh, NC. On Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 10:00am - 4:00pm, we will have exclusive access to their Dyno for 6 full hours of unlimited runs!
* UPDATE * Event was a huge success with 14 Vipers in attendance!!! Thanks to everyone that participated. Link to thread and photos:
http://driveviper.com/forums/threads...torports/page3

March – Exact date TBD – Carolina VOA Club Luncheons!
The club will provide FREE luncheons to Carolina VOA members throughout North & South Carolina at various locations. We are in touch with area “directors” for restaurant and date selections. More info will follow very soon.

March 22nd – “Get Your Motor Running” - Brian’s Garage, Raleigh, NC
Stop in for fluid changes on your Viper, or just hang out! We will have access to two lifts and the necessary equipment to change out your oil, diff, and clutch fluid! FREE lunch will also be provided to members. The only thing you will need to bring is your choice of motor oil. We plan to have oil filters and all other fluids on hand and available for purchase.
* UPDATE * We had 17 Vipers in attendance!!! Thanks to everyone that participated. Link to thread and photos:
http://driveviper.com/forums/threads...ot-Event/page3

April 12th – Mopars at the Rock - Rockingham, NC (http://www.moparsattherock.com/)
Let’s take that club participation award again this year!!! Bring your Viper out to experience this annual car show, drag strip, and swap meet exclusive to MOPARS!!!
* UPDATE * Our members ROCK!!! We had a great turnout once again. Link to thread and photos:
http://driveviper.com/forums/threads...-12-2014/page3

May 3rd – Vipers Invade Wilmington, NC
We will visit the Wilmington C&C, enjoy lunch, take a scenic cruise, and then visit a local Viper owner from Wilmington who has graciously offered us to visit and hang out and socialize at his “man cave”.
* UPDATE * An overwhelming success. I never imagined we would have 18 cars at this event. Great job Carolinas! Link to thread and photos: http://driveviper.com/forums/threads...May-3rd!/page2!

May 30th – June 1st – Tail of the Dragon, Gatlinburg, TN (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/)
Please mark your calendars for one of the ultimate events of the year! We are making plans to join our Viper Club friends from Alabama / Tennessee for the annual Tail of the Dragon cruise. We had over 50 Vipers in attendance last year!!! The Tail of the Dragon is considered by many as one of the world's foremost motorcycling and sports car roads. Anyone looking for an exciting drive will enjoy this stretch of US129 with 318 curves in 11 miles! This will be a 2 or 3 day weekend event that will include other activities so please mark your calendars!

June 6th and 7th - NARRA (formerly Viper Days) – Virginia International Raceway – Alton, VA (http://narraonline.com/)
NARRA is within reach! Anyone that wishes to attend or signup for driving instruction, please see the NARRA website for additional information.

June 13th - 15th – Vipers Invade Charleston, SC (http://www.patriotspoint.org/)
We will visit Charleston C&C, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and then head over to Patriot’s Point to tour the battleship, aircraft carrier and/or submarine. Then, we’ll take a scenic drive to Mepkin Plantation, meet for dinner, and then possibly do some go carting! We plan to have a block of rooms reserved for Friday and Saturday night.

July 18th – 20th - Viper Owners Association National Homecoming Event, Detroit, MI
Chrysler is opening the doors to the Viper plant and their other facilities to us. In addition, National has A LOT of great activities planned for this weekend as well. This is a spouse friendly event too and you won't want to miss what they have in store. Itinerary will be released soon, so mark your calendars!

August 15th -17th – Mopars at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC - (http://www.moparsatthebeach.com)
Once again, Mopar Week kicks off for the third year with events in and around the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina. Some of the locations of Mopar Week events will be Hard Rock Cafe, Hooters NMB, the Carolina Tavern, Myrtle Beach Speedway, Wheels of Yesteryear, Inlet Square Mall and other places in and around the Grand Stand area. Members are more than welcome to attend the entire Mopar Week, but the main event is on Saturday so we will focus on getting a block of rooms for Friday-Sunday.

August 23rd -24th – ALMS @ VIR - Alton, VA - (http://virnow.com/)
Cheer on SRT's Viper GTS-R during the ALMS @ VIR races.

September – 12th -14th – Vipers slither to Biltmore!!! - Asheville, NC (http://www.biltmore.com/)
We’ve had a lot of members request a repeat of this event for 2014, so we’re going to deliver! The Carolina’s VOA region will be hosting a grand Viper event at Biltmore! Biltmore is the largest privately owned home in the United States with over 178,000 square feet and 250 rooms! Mark your calendar now as this will be an exciting 2-3 day event you won’t want to miss.

Oct. 11th -12th – Carolina Motorsports Park – (http://www.carolinamotorsportspark.com/)
The Florida region has invited us to join them at Carolina Motorsports Park for a 2-day track event. More info to come.

November – Carolinas VOA Annual Holiday Party
Location and exact date TBD

We also have a few surprises in store for this year!

As always, we welcome your input. This is YOUR club so please do not hesitate to get in touch with us regarding any comments, ideas, suggestions, etc. I hope you are looking forward to this year as much as we are!

Your Carolinas VOA Team,
Brian, Mike, Craig, Seth, & Chris

[PatrickB]

Awesome! Checking dates now to see how many events I can get to! Thanks for posting this up Brian..

[mendler23]

This is going to be an awesome year.

[No hemi]

Looking Forward to all those events, let's see how many i can make this year( hopefully all)!!!!!!

[C.J]

The hard part is to narrow down the activities into the list Brian published. 2014 will be a lot of fun!

[Next Phase]

Great list of events! Looking forward to a great 2014!

[gutterworks129]

Aw man this looks great, I'm down with it!

[Ninjakris]

Looks great. I should make it to most of the events this year.

[Brian GTS]

Hey all,

Per member feedback, we have added a couple of events to the calendar for those who may wish to participate at NARRA or attend the ALMS races:

June 6th and 7th - NARRA (formerly Viper Days) – Virginia International Raceway – Alton, VA (http://narraonline.com/)
NARRA is within reach! Anyone that wishes to attend or signup for driving instruction, please see the NARRA website for additional information.

August 23rd -24th – ALMS @ VIR - Alton, VA - (http://virnow.com/)
Cheer on SRT's Viper GTS-R during the ALMS @ VIR races.

Thanks!

[mendler23]

NARRA was fun as a group last time.

If I go to the ALMS race, then I'm not bringing my GTS again... maybe the suv, a tent, and a case if beer instead.

[Brian GTS]

NARRA was fun as a group last time.

If I go to the ALMS race, then I'm not bringing my GTS again... maybe the suv, a tent, and a case if beer instead.

Ha ha....awe c'mon, don't you need another jacket?

[gutterworks129]

Thats funny man. I like VIR a lot and it's not far from home. Thanks for the updated info.

NARRA was fun as a group last time.

If I go to the ALMS race, then I'm not bringing my GTS again... maybe the suv, a tent, and a case if beer instead.

[mendler23]

Can someone make this a sticky thread?

[Brian GTS]

Can someone make this a sticky thread?

Good idea. I don't have access to do this, but I will see if they will provide it.

[busterbrown]

Hi, guys can I come too!! I just bought a house in the Myrtle Beach areae and sould be down south by mid july.

Fred

[PatrickB]

Hi, guys can I come too!! I just bought a house in the Myrtle Beach areae and sould be down south by mid july.

Fred

Ahhh, a transplant member, very cool! I'm down in Myrtle Beach quite a few times during the year, love the area. Heading down in a few days as a matter of fact..

[Brian GTS]

Hi, guys can I come too!! I just bought a house in the Myrtle Beach areae and sould be down south by mid july.

Fred

Sure! Would love to have you. PM me your e-mail and I will keep you in the loop so you know what is going on.

[busterbrown]

Hi, guys can I come too!! I just bought a house in the Myrtle Beach areae and sould be down south by mid july.

Fred

Have not made the move down yet. Health reasons. when they are cleared and stable we will be moving South.

Fred

[Brian GTS]

Have not made the move down yet. Health reasons. when they are cleared and stable we will be moving South.

Fred

Very sorry to hear and I hope all goes well in your road to recovery. Keep us posted on your progress and look forward to meeting you!

[braunstein82]

Still not sure if I can get off work for Biltmore, wife really wants to go. I work every other weekend (Fri,Sat,Sun) and every event has fallen on my work weekend . Thats why I was at Mopar week Wed and thur. If at all possible please schedule holiday party the weekend of 11/14 or 11/28. Thanks. Glad to be apart of group have met a couple of you and have talked to several via phone or internet. It amazed me how friendly and informative everyone is.

[Brian GTS]

Still not sure if I can get off work for Biltmore, wife really wants to go. I work every other weekend (Fri,Sat,Sun) and every event has fallen on my work weekend . Thats why I was at Mopar week Wed and thur. If at all possible please schedule holiday party the weekend of 11/14 or 11/28. Thanks. Glad to be apart of group have met a couple of you and have talked to several via phone or internet. It amazed me how friendly and informative everyone is.

If you can get off work, it will be worth it. We'll definitely take your dates into consideration for the Holiday Party. Thanks!